Tuesday Thrills - Tasha Headbands

Fascinators shouldn't be saved just for fancy occasions. Wearing one on an ordinary day in the middle of an unfabulous week can instantly revamp your entire look. Tasha Hair Accessories do just that, with their charming range of day-to-evening headbands, clips, barrettes and fascinators. There are simple styles for everyday use and more exclusive designs for special occasions, parties and events. I'd like to try a few of these on...

1. Solid Rows of Crystal. This sparkly crystal covered band to recreate that sublime look Charlize Theron wore at the Golden Globes this year. $58 / R465

2. Magical Flower. A bejeweled green and turquoise flower surrounded by sparkly beads. Also available in coral. $38 / R305

3. Vixen Flower. A bronze and black leaf design layer upon a fabric band that will add some pizazz to a dull hair day. $32 / R255

4. Metallic Glamour. Bring out your 70's hippie side in a quartet of metal chains. Available in gunmetal, bronze, black and gold. $18.90 / R150

5. Classic Patent. Add some colour to your locks with an orange sculpted patent bow band. Also in olive and black. $18.90 / R150

6. Tweedy Lady. Get Upper East Side glam with a fabric and feather fascinator centered around a large gemstone. $18.90 / R50

7. Crystal Garland. An intricate crystal encrusted band that will beautifully adorn hair. It will look splendid on both blondes and brunettes. $98 / R790

8. So Fresh & So Fly. A brazen black feathered fascinator designed to get you noticed. Wear it for a fun night out with the girls. $18.90 / R150

9. Sweet Beads. Sweet and simple, a trio of ivory flowers set upon a silky Alice band. An ideal and practical hair accessory for bridesmaids. $32 / R255

10. Awesome Blossom. Perfect for a wedding reception, this champagne coloured headband swirls into a large mesh flower, scattered with gems. $78 / R625

11. Crystal Tiara. My favourite pick, this dazzling piece features a delicate crystal design, bound by satin ribbon. $68 / R545

12. My Bird Bites. An elaborate black feather and net fascinator makes a striking statement. $38 / R305





Tired of your hairstyle? There's no need to change your hair, just add some panache to your coif with a Tasha headband. This stunning range is available from Nordstrom.com Check out for sale items, which are very reasonable priced.  They also offer international shipping to selected countries.





Happy Shopping!

Tuesday Thrills - Jane Tran Hair Accessories

Jane Tran is a US based accessories designer, who is originally from Vietnam. This gifted artist turned her passion for accessory design into a business in 1998, focusing exclusively on hair jewellery. Her exquisite fascinators, headbands and barrettes are made using ornate embellishings such as feathers, Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls, coral and semi-precious stones. 



What I love about Jane Tran's designs is that they elegantly make an impact without being over the top. Her designs wander between the sweet and feminine, and the bold and dramatic. Imagine walking into a room wearing one of these sensational hair pieces - it's a guarenteed conversation starter and a striking showpiece. The perfect accessory for upcoming holiday parties, cocktail do's, engagements or weddings. I was beguiled by these black and white pieces from her latest collection.

1. Braided bow decorated with clear crystals. $55 / R439

2. Multi-pleated layered headband. Love it! $108 / R862

3. Headband with multi-wired bows, adorned with semi-precious stones. $89 / R711

4. Large netted fascinator with silk flower and sequin mesh. $130 / R1038

5. Large bow headband with a spray of feathers. $99 / R791

6. Black lop-sided hat accented with feathers and flowers. $140 / R1118

1. Deconstructed sequined and beaded gold headband. $62 / R495

2. Vintage-inspired ribbon and pearl headband. $75 / R600

3. Gold ribbon headband adorned with beads, jewels and sequins. $76 / R607

4. Netted fascinator decorated with a sparkly silk flower. An alternative to the traditional wedding veil. $130 / R1038

5. Looped satin comb accented with feathers. $42 / R335

6. Pleated layered flower with feathers. $130 / R1038



This was just a tiny glimpse into the embellished world of Jane Tran hair accessories, there are many more beautiful pieces to see on the website. To purchase one of these fabulous fascinators or headbands, visit Janetran.com 



Happy Shopping!



*All photo credits belong to Jane Tran

Tuesday Thrills - Eugenia Kim Hats

Eugenia Kim

Hats & Hair Accessories



A beautiful hat tops off any outfit with glamour and sophistication. It's one of the easiest accessories to use. You just have to slip it on and immediately your entire look is up-ed a level. It's also a brilliant concealer of bad hair days, which is how Korean born milliner Eugenia Kim's brand was born. Eugenia cleverly disguised a bad haircut using a red feathered hat that she made at New York's Parsons School of Design. Her unique design was noticed by Soho boutique owners, who were were so impressed, that they wanted to see more. It seemed she had found her calling, and from there she began a hat-design business.



Eugenia uses luxurious fabrics and quirky, interesting embellishments on her hats. She also designs headbands, scarves and mens hats. Her CFDA-award winning hair accessories have been seen on the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwen Stefani, Nicole Richie, Madonna, Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Chloe Sevigny and many other A-list celebrities. She has also collaborated with fashion designers like Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren, creating exclusive designs for their runway shows. We can also get a piece of designer hair-wear with Eugenia's commercial-friendly range, as shown below.

1. Max Gold Leaf Fedora. A khaki felt hat with distressed metallic grosgrain band and bow. $275 / R2035 

2. Kurt Fedora. A camel coloured mohair har with chain and braided leather detail. $297 / R2198

3. Max Fedora. A black 100% angora hat with twisted pleat grosgrain band. $297 / R2198

4. Max Pine Fedora. A sassy grey fedora with felt band and feather detail. $275 or R2035

5. Max Sequin Fedora. One of my favourites, a mink felt hat with glittery sequined chiffon band. $319 / R2360

1. Keely Small Ruffled Barrette. A 100% silk leopard print fascinator with twill bow. $77 / R569

2. Lila Braid Headband. An antique silver braided metal-mesh headband with ostrich feathers. $99 / R732.

3. Keely Small Ruffled Barrette. A gunmetal barrette with sequined silk bow. $99 / R732

4. Daniella Sequin Headband. A gunmetal or champagne coloured headband in sequined silk. $99 / R732

5. Farren Asymmetrical Bow Headband. A purple and green watercolour silk headband with large bow. $88 / R651

1. Gabriella Portrait Fedora. A black felt hat with a wide ribbon band and ostrich feather. $341 / R2523

2. Carly Floppy Hat. An olive wide brimmed felt hat featuring a tiger striped feathered band. $319 / R2360

3. Honey Felt Floppy Hat. A chocolate brown mohair hat adorned with feathers, sequins and a roped band. $385 / R2849

4. Cassidy Boho Fedora. A brown angora-felt hat with wide ribbon band. $341/ R2523

5. Zoey Hat. A sable shaded bohemian hat with gold studded band and asymmetrical brim. $319 / R2360

These splendid pieces are available from various online shopping boutiques like Saks, Net-a-Porter, Asos, Bluefly and Singer22. The prices vary slightly on each site, and the more delicate hats can't be shipped overseas. Visit the Eugenia Kim website to see more of her mens and womens range.

Fashion at Monaco's Royal Wedding

Royal Wedding Guests

in Monaco



The fashion stakes were high at Monaco's Royal Wedding this Saturday. VIP guests were invited to two events celebrating the union of Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock. There was a Roman Catholic ceremony during the day and an extravagant dinner party and fireworks display last night. European royalty and celebs graced the occasion in elegant daywear and later in glamourous gowns.

Top: Prince Albert's niece, Charlotte Casiraghi wore an off-the-shoulder baby pink Chanel dress for the ceremony, which had a short, tiered skirt. Her hair was covered by a black netted fascinator. At the dinner, Charlotte chose a flowing light grey chiffon gown with long sheer cape.

Bottom: Naomi Campbell was somehow also invited for the nuptials. She wore Alexander McQueen for the ceremony. A peach floral fascinator complemented her floral frock. She then changed into a green bejeweled Givenchy gown. 

Top: Clotilde Courau, Princess of Venice & Piedmont, added a flash of coral to the wedding party, in a Giambattista Valli cocktail dress with side frilled bodice. She also wore a large black floral head piece. She was casual later in the evening, wearing a black brocade skirt with white 3/4 sleeve top.

Bottom: Asian actress Michelle Yeoh was accompanied by her husband Jean Todt, who is CEO of the FIA. Her chocolate brown day dress was by Azzedine Alaia. She accessorized with a cute pink hat, strings of pearls and unsuited shoes. She changed into a stunning emerald green gown later that night.

Top: Princess Mary and Prince Frederik of Denmark were also on the guest list. Princess Mary wore a turquoise satin dress with beige floral hat and beaded clutch bag. For the evening's event, she was striking in a cerise pink gown with matching sash.

Bottom: Duke of Anjou, Louis de Bourbon was accompanied by his wife, Maria Margarita. The Venezuelan heiress wore a chalky blue and grey paneled dress, with feathered hat. She kept to the same colour scheme that night, in a beautiful dove grey gown embellished with strings of gold.

Top: Above are my favourite fashionable royal family from Sweden. Princess Victoria wore a beaded sea blue dress with matching clutch and heels. Later, she changed into a peach and grey pleated chiffon gown. Love the colour combination. Her husband, Prince Daniel is pictured with her.

Bottom: Stately siblings, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Madeleine of Sweden. My royal crush, Prince Carl Philip wore military suits on both occasions; wish he'd lose the sailors hat. Princess Madeleine was elegant in a beige satin daydress with embellished waistband. For the royal dinner, she wore a textured ice grey gown, with silver clutch bag.

Royal Wedding Hats

Elaborate hats and fascinators were the essential accessory at today's Royal Wedding. 

VIP guests wore many versions of the headpiece, from the stylish to the outright insane.

Top Row:

• Princess Eugenie wears a bold blue headpiece with purple flowers and a spray of white feathers. Princess Beatrice wears an outrageous structural hat in beige. Did she borrow it from Lady Gaga? Both royal disasters are by milliner Philip Treacy.


• Spain's Princess Letizia matches her dress to her sweet pink tulle-topped hat.


• Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece wore a light blue Marie-Antoinette inspired headpiece, decorated with rosettes.


• Victoria Beckham opted for an oval pillbox hat with twisted accents in navy blue.


• Princess Victoria of Sweden looks classy in a simple coral wide-brimmed straw hat.

Bottom Row:

• Lady Frederick Windsor dons a sculpted navy blue hat with loops and twirls.


• Spanish beauty Miriam Gonzalez Durantez wore an exotic floral creation in orange. She is the wife of Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.


• British socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson looks ridiculous in this bright blue tear-shaped hat. Can she even see properly? She is accompanied by her sister Santa,  who wore a flamboyant floral nest.


• Royal bride-to-be Zara Phillips holds on to her larger-than-life black hat with large flower attached to one side.


• Chancellor George Osbourne's wife, Frances wore an elaborate black and white feathered fascinator.